- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
- "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
- Two (2) years' recent, related experience in a mental health treatment setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
- Valid Class 5 BC driver's license with access to personal vehicle for business purposes.
- Demonstrated ability to work with marginalized and culturally diverse populations including those with chemical dependency, mental illness, and homelessness.
- Ability to provide leadership to the interdisciplinary team in care planning for the effective utilization of client resources.
- Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with community health and social agency personnel.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment as well as capacity to work in partnership with other community agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families and staff and community agency personnel.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques and First-aid.
- Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
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School Social Worker/se: Specialist
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School District #60 (Peace River North) Fort St. John, CanadaSchool Social Worker/SEL Specialist · **Position Description**: · School District 60 is looking for a compassionate, · dedicated individual to assist in addressing the emotional and social · well-being of our students. We are dedicated to providing services that assist · students ...
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social worker
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Northern Health Authority Fort St. John, Canada PERMANENT Full timePosition Summary · ** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** · Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Social Worker looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environm ...
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School Social Worker
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School District #60 (Peace River North) Fort St. John, Canada Full timeSchool Social Worker Position Description: · School District 60 is looking for a compassionate, · dedicated school social worker to assist in addressing the emotional and social · well-being of our students. We are dedicated to providing services that assist · students to develo ...
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School Social Worker
2 weeks ago
School District #60 (Peace River North) Fort St. John, Canada Part timeSchool Social Worker Position Description: · School District 60 is looking for a compassionate, · dedicated school social worker to assist in addressing the emotional and social · well-being of our students. We are dedicated to providing services that assist · students to develo ...
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School-based Social Worker
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St. Clement's School Fort St John, BC, CanadaSchool Social Worker · School District 60 is looking for a compassionate, dedicated school social worker to assist in addressing the emotional and social well-being of our students. We provide indirect and direct services to the student and/or school community. This position is ...
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social worker, primary care
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Northern Health Authority Fort St. John, Canada RELIEF Full timePosition Summary · Are you a registered Social Worker looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Fort St. John Medical Clinic, Primary Ca ...
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social worker, primary care
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Northern Health Authority Fort St. John, Canada CASUALPosition Summary · Are you a registered Social Worker looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Primary Care department. · In accordanc ...
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Northern Lights College Fort St. John, Canada**Description**: · The IHSW 101 course provides an introduction to human service work in a northern and rural context with an emphasis on Indigenous communities and individuals. Students will be introduced to the skills, knowledge, and values necessary for entry-level work in a h ...
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Community Support Worker
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Axis Family Resources Ltd. Fort St. John, Canada**Position**:2x Part-TimeCommunity Support Worker (Outreach Worker) · **Location**:Fort St. John, BC · **Wage**:$21.63 per hour, as per the collective agreement · **Hours**:25 hours per week · **Some shift flexibility is required. · **Summary**: · - *Proof of COVID-19 vaccination ...
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Marketing Specialist
2 weeks ago
Leetiks service center River John, CanadaEducation: · - Expérience: · **Education**: · - College/CEGEP · - or equivalent experience · **Tasks**: · - Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content · - Perform administrative tasks · - Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences ...
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Lifeskills Worker, Specialized Mhsu Outreach
2 weeks ago
Northern Health Fort St. John, Canada**Position Summary**: · - Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Sp ...
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Indigenous Youth Care Worker
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School District #60 (Peace River North) Fort St. John, Canada**Position Description**: · There is a position available for an Indigenous Youth Care Worker at Dr. Kearney Middle School. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. · The role of the Indigenous Youth Care Worker ...
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Teaching Home Support Worker
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Community Bridge Fort St. John, Canada**Position Title: Teaching Home Support Worker** · **Location: Fort St John and area** · **Posting: ** · **Qualifications**: Diploma in a related human/social service field. One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. ...
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Indigenous Health Service Assistant
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Northern Health Fort St. John, Canada**Position Summary**: · - Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our In ...
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Temp Ft
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School District #60 (Peace River North) Fort St. John, CanadaSchool Social Worker/SEL Specialist · **Position Description**: · School District 60 is looking for a compassionate, · dedicated individual to assist in addressing the emotional and social · well-being of our students. We are dedicated to providing services that assist · students ...
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Community Bridge Fort St. John, Canada**Posting Circular: ** · **Position Title: Foster Parent Recruitment, Retention and Support Regional Coordinator** · **Classification: Grid Level 16** · **Program: Foster Parent Recruitment, Retention and Support** · **Regional Coordinator** · **Location: Fort St. John** · **Qual ...
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Youth Justice Counsellor
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Youth Care Worker
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School District #60 (Peace River North) Fort St. John, Canada**Position Description**: · There is a position available for a Youth Care Worker at Anne Roberts Young Elementary School. All Applications must be completed online through the Make a Future or School District 60 website and will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position ...
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Temp FT
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St. Clement's School Fort St John, BC, CanadaSchool Social Worker/SEL Specialist · Position Description: · School District 60 is looking for a compassionate, dedicated individual to assist in addressing the emotional and social well-being of our students. We are dedicated to providing services that assist students to de ...
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Temp FT
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School District #60 (Peace River North) Fort St. John, Canada Full timeSchool Social Worker/SEL Specialist · Position Description: · School District 60 is looking for a compassionate, · dedicated individual to assist in addressing the emotional and social · well-being of our students. We are dedicated to providing services that assist · students t ...
Virtual Social Worker - Fort St John, BC, Canada - Northern Health
Description
Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Social Worker looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? Reporting to the Team Lead (and to the Clinical Practice Lead-SW for clinical guidance, where applicable), the Social Worker provides clinical social work counselling services to clients and families with serious, persistent mental illness and substance use in the clinical specialty area within the Specialized MHSU Outreach Services program.
Conducts comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments of clients with mental illness and substance misuse/dependence using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices.
As a member of an integrated, interdisciplinary team, takes a key role in discharge planning and ensuring optimal continuity of care through activities such as liaison, referral, advocacy, coordination, brokerage, and pre-placement visits.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work:
Monday to Friday, Days, 08:30 to 16:30
The friendly, small town feel comes with big city amenities and a vibrant arts community. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.
Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Bachelors or Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work depending on needs of the program.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
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